Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) , Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive) .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
- Inspect the case extension housing (6) for the following conditions:
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing
- A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing
- Damaged bolt holes
- Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary